Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-10-22
STAIN In AUGUSTA.
An Interview With the Young Man
He Reveals Several Important Secrets.

Every day and hour brings out some new
developments in the case which is to be
heard at Dexter to-day. Ii was ascertained
yesterday afternoon that young Stain was in
town, and the Journal man accordingly set
ut in search of him, in hopes of finding
some thing new and possibly startling.
At an early hour in the evening the report
was current on the street that Stain had de
parted for Readfield, but for what purpose
and at what time could not be ascertained.
II was quite late in the evening when our eve
caught the sight of two carriages, which
seemed to be in great hurry, and had evil
IDENTIFY been driven tor what they were worth.
Our suspicious were at once aroused, and we
followed in their tracks.
In pleasant room in this city, we found
seated Sheriff Hawes of Readfeld, Frank
Stain, the young man in question, and a
third party. Stains conntenance looked IA
milar, and he seemed to be in a most excit-
able condition. He did not wish to say much
at first, but in the course of conversation
stated nearly as follows:
ming, by reporters who desire to get new in
formation in regard to all matters of which
possess knowledge concerning my father and
his conduct during the years of his wild ca
reer. A portion of the history have no OBJ
| lection to giving, but there are matters of
great importance which will be brought be.
fore the public before long. | have known
of my fathers brutal conduct from my child.
hood up to the present time, and will say that
there is no man more to be feared than he
He has been feared by all who knew him and
a constant terror to the community wherever
he has lived. His chief object has been plum
der, and to secure the same has often put
his associates in a state of cruelty. There
are no kinds of cruel deeds. or deviltry but
what he will enier into in order to gain his
points Repeatedly he has beaten me nntii
no psrt of nv body was free from black and
blue spots. There are many Others who can
and who will tell of more tiendish acts than
have already been published. My main OBJ
iect in keeping secluded for the past few
, days was the fear that he might possibly
contrve to have me put out of the way. The
last time saw him was about seven years
ago and then could have been seen on my
, knees The only condition upon which
was allowed to depart was tha should for
ever close my mouth. 1t would be only a
pleasure for him to get at me at present, and
: if he should should OF live any
great length of time. l am fully
confident that many witnesses will sp
pear at the trial aud corroborate the above
] ,tatements, and also greatly add to them
f Only two or three persons have known wher.
to find me recently, but will tell you that il
was not far from Gorham. As soon as thu
facts of the case were made publ,
r my wife, child and myself started for Bango
and the next day arrived at Gorham. | ws
not noticed in particular on nv trip there
and was somewhat disguised, my moustacbt
having been shaved off and several othe
d alterations made in my personal appearance
e had free communication with Mr.. Goddarl
and Sheriff Mitchell, and received paper
containing accounts Of my confession.
The reports were in part correct, but, a
: usual, were greatly exaggerated, especially a
: to my whereabouts on certain dates. Thur
. day last was informed by Sheriff Mitchell
:, to be SIRE to be in Dexter Saturday. and &C
u cordingly started, fret going to Readfeld
It Ny wife and child accompanied me there ant
il was not till today that came into August
to see several parties interested in my case
Thaddeus Hammond of Readfield brough
me TO this ctv this afternoon. Upon arrivinl
g at Readfeld my family stopped at my wife
y sisters, and / also. When | cs me to August
9 tried to see Attorney General Baker, but Of
going to his Office could not find him, and 5
started back to Resdfeld to get Sheriff Have
t 70 accompany me to Dexter. Mr.. Hammond
s also drove me back. | did not wish to 90 t.
q Dexter as a prisoner but simply wsnte
Sheriff Hawes to protect me. | understan
= that some say | am under arrest, but ii i
e false. / simply wish to be protected in my
e journey. Mr.. Hawes came from Readfe
With me ard will go to Dexter. We are q
leave here at 20 this morning. Sat
, urday | expect my father will be on the trail
o from Newport TO Dexter, and do not wis
= to see him, or be on the same train with him
), In such fear am | of him that if | shoul
. catch bis eye fear l should drop. I wish
Il could take team from Newport and driv
j. across the country. / expect Harvey vii
y tell straight and weighty story at the trial
q / can tell story concerning gang of coun
terfeiters in New Hampshire in whic
. my fat her had hand. II has never beef
e spoken of in pnblic before, but there are
e number implicated in it. This charge
can prove and will show them up befor
= long. There are other facts which have no
q been told, and they will soon be made pub
u lie.
While being interviewed young Stain va
l. not slow to tell the reporter Of his crus
{: treatment and seemed to fear his fathe
:, worse than - though he had the leprosy.